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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24
Boyd's Cumberland County Di.
rectOry.

This work is biennially published by
Boyd's Directory Company, well
known firm in Philadelphia, who issue
annually directories of over forty
cities. The fourth volume, for 1878,
is now in course of publication. 1t
will contain many new and important
features; a general directory of Bridge
ton, Vineland and Millville; the county
arranged alphabetically, giving all
businesses and professions, followed
by complete business directory, and
names and Post Office addresses of all
the farmers in the county; also of
those living along the line OF the
county, who receive their mail at Post
Offices within the county, with list of
Post Offices and Masters. In word,
the Cumberland County Directory for
1878 promises to be the most COM
plete, reliable and thorough publica-
ton of it's kind ever issued.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24
Those Butter Gases.

After numberless postponements the
''bogus butter" trials came up this
morning in Squire Riley's office. In
spector Peter L. Vandergrift, and
Lawyer Joline, of Camden, were pre-
sent. Other matters interested j. N.
Bodine, of the Cohansey Glass Com
pany, more than the butter cases, and
he sent representative to plead guilty
and paw the fine, which amounted to-
$103.05.
Isaac I'll. Diament's case, from Mill
vile, came up and plea of guilty was
entered and the fine paid.
The case of Cassidy was taken up,
and a verdict was given against him.
He was not present, having sent a let
ter that he was unable to pay fine.
Action will be taken to collect the fine.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

John Kennan is a farmer living a
few miles out of the city. On Satur-
day evening about half past eight he
was driving out Commerce street, near
Parker's Glass Works, when he col
lided with a buggy, in which were
seated a young man and girl. The
shafts of the buggy We're broken, and
also some portion of the harness. The
young man evidently had been paying
but little attention to driving, as his
team was on the wrong side of the
road-hence the accident.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

A letter from prominent Republi-
can of Deerfield Township, received
Ariday morning, informs us that there
was a lively time in Deerfield last night.
An Indignation meeting was held, and
Assemblyman Thomas III. Hawkins
burned in effigy. The letter states
that the Republicans of the Second
District, and Deerfeld in particular,
propose to retire Mr.. Hawkins to a
political grave from which he will have
no resurrection, as soon as they get
another whack at him.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

Why don't some of our capitalists
build railroad from this city to Mill
vile? Those who have figured upon
the advisibility of such an action
claim that it is bound to pay. One
gentleman. claims that dividend could
be paid above all expenses if the road
should carry an average of thirty-three
passengers per day. 1t is almost GER
tain that such small number of pas
sengers could be guaranteed to travel
every day between the two cities.
Help boom the railroad.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24
THE GOLDEN EAGLES.
An Evening of Good Cheer.

Bridgeton Castle, No. 13, knights of
the Golden Eagle, gave its second enter
tainment last night in the hall of Cum
berland Lodge Of Odd Fellows Over
three hundred persons were present,
packing the hall from centre to Cir
conference. The exercises were of a
most pleasant character
Vice Chief Richard Lott, Jr, presi-
lures of the program. He welcomed
the visitors in pleasant speech.
After singing the Opening Ode Past
Chief VIM. N. Hewitt was introduced,
and delivered a neat speech on the
origin and growth Of the Order Of the
knights of the Golden Eagle" He
was followed by music at the hands of
the orchestra, Miss Beach at the organ.
Then came Past Chief Joseph Arnold,
who went into an itemized history of the
Eagles, their strength and prosperity
in this and other States. He paid a
merited tribute to the Bridgeton Castle,
which he said was one of the best in
the Order, having had career thus
far second to none anywhere. In
portraying the banner, and what it
represented, he facetiously remarked
that it was in order for the ladies to
take hand, and see that the Castle
had such banner as would be both a
pride and glory to the Knights. He
hoped they would move in that direc-
tion right soon.
Sir Knight Augustus Miller, who is
an adept on the guitar, played on that
instrument and the mouth organ,
giving several fine melodies with two
comic songs. He also sang several
touching verses On Grant and Garfield.
A vocal quartette, consisting of
Knights Barker, Schiller, Marts and
Shull, sang a very fine musical selec-
ton. Sir Knight Frank III. Lewis was
called upon and responded in good
style, depicting the great future OF
| Order if it kept on in the straight path
| it was now travelling.
There was another selection by the
orchestra, and then in response to
calls Sir knight I. T. Nichols spoke of
the name and object of the institution,
giving brief history Of how the
Golden Eagle had figured in the ages
of the past, and the significance OF
the word Knight; how the two titles
''Knights of the Golden Eagle i'm
piled all that was honorable, manly,
brave and courageous. mo name, y
said he, could have had greater sig
nificance.
At the conclusion of the speech max
ing, the quartette sang Moonlight on
the Lake, very sweetly and very beau
tifully. After this the committee served
the audience with cake, fruits and
cream. The exercises were closed at a
late hour, Knights aud guests depart
ing greatly pleased with the good
time which they had heartily enjoyed.
| One of the most laughable features
of the evening was Past Chief VIM. Z.
Dubois rendition of the German
Soldiers Twenty Miles Away being
parody on Sheridan's ride to Win
chester.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

John I. Davis, the Oldest resident of
Cumberland County, died at his resi-
dence in Shiloh early on Saturday.
He had been sick but short time, and
died rather suddenly. Had he lived,
he would have been SO years old on
the 4th of June next. In early life Mr..
Davis was prominent man in county
affairs, and an influential citizen. OF
late years he has lived in retirement,
highly esteemed by his friends and
neighbors.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

William Clements, the little colored
cripple boy, who about a year ago was
sent to the Reform School, has been
returned to Steward Whitaker of the
Aims House. Supt. James Otterson,
of the Reform School writes with his
release that the boy is subject to epilep-
tic fits and is not fit subject for that
Institution. The boy was delivered to
Mr.. Whitaker Wednesday. Mr.. Whita-
ker will send him to the State Asylum.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

The regular monthly meeting of the
Merchants and Mechanics Saving Fund
and Building Association, was held at
their rooms, Mitchell's building, last
week. The moneys were sold at
the rate of cents per loan per month.
The value of stock was as follows: 7th
series, $19134; Sth series, $165.79; 9th
series, $143.03; 10th series, $120.77; 18th
series, $101.9S; 10Th series, $S6.31; 18th
series, $69.90; 14th series, $5366; 18th
series, $39.34; 10th series, $500; nth
series, $12.33.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

There is a great many things that
can be done with greater ease and
comfort by the farmers now than later
on. Cutting wood for warm weather,
repairing plows, harness, wagons, ETC.,
Fixing up all their implements ready
for active use as soon as Spring comes.
This is the way large number of our
county farmers are doing now and
that is why so little complaint is made
by them of any of their crops.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
The Monthly Meeting, at which
Little but Routine Business
is Transacted.
The Board Wants Flagstone
PavementS.

PaVemenGS.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Education was held on Mon
day evening, Feb. Dist.
Members present-Messrs. Lambert,
Miner, Silvers, Bright (President,)
Peck, Phillips, Kienzle, Hort, Fithian
and Supt. Cox.
Minutes of the last meeting were
read and adopted.
Mr. Miner reported that since the
last meeting he had visited several of
the schools, ard believed matters were
moving along smoothly
Mr.. Hort from the same committee,
had in company with Mr.. Miner, visited
the Second ward school. He was well
pleased with the routine of work per-
formed by teachers and scholars, and
thought satisfactory results were being
accomplished.
Mr.. Kienzle reported that the pump
at Giles street school was worn out,
and that the roots from the mulberry
trees had nearly filled the bottom of
the well, rendering the water unfit for
use. He recommended that city water
be put in. He also stated that there
was no water at Vine street school,
that the children had to carry the
water from distance, for the use of
the school.
On motion it was ordered that the
pump and brick be taken out; the well
filled up and water from the city main
be introduced into each of the school
! properties mentioned.
On motion of Mr.. Kienzle, a commit
tee of one from each ward was ap-
pointed to wait ON City Council and
request that body to lay tagging in
front of the school properties of this
city. Committee = Messrs. Kienzle,
Phillips, Lambert and Hort.
Supt. Cox reported that since last
meeting he had received upwards of
$4,000. He also displayed several geo
graphical maps, recently received from
Prof. G. H. Cook.
The following bills were ordered
paid d:-Husted & Let's, $3.50, for paint
ing; Thos. H. Bowen & Co., $1.00, for
repairing clock; JAS E. Hicks, 81. IA,
for repairs to school buildings; Jos. F.
Kendall, $s3 IA, for plumbing; w. H.
Ware, $50 cents, for repairing chair.
Bill of Samuel Applegit was returned
for explanation.
The monthly reports from the sew
eral schools were received and filed.
The reports showed the following en-
rollment and average attendance
Pearl enrolment, 1858; average
attendance, 217. Bank street, enroll
ment, 1888; average attendance, 1896.
Second ward, enrolment, 371; average
attendance, 297 Third ward, enroll
ment, 377; average attendance, 345.
Loder, enrolment, 20 average atten-
dance, 81 Carmel, enrolment, 80;
average attendance, 81.
The special committee appointed at
last meeting made the following re-
port
The Committee appointed to assign
'Powell's How to Write" place in
the curriculum, beg leave to report
that they recommend it's being placed
in the eighth, ninth and tenth year.
VIM. ED. Cox.
A. E. PRINCE.
CHAS. HI. PLATT.
On motion of Mr.. Miner, it was or
dered that the Secretary furnish the
Board with complete list of text
books used in the schools of this city.
On motion of Mr.. Kienzle it was or
dered that there be but one session on
Washington's birthday.
Bill of John HI. Simpkins ordered
paid.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24
Eighty five inmates are now stopping

Eighty five inmates are now stopping
at the Aims house. Until recently
there were large number there, but
few days ago Steward Whitaker put
a number of able-bodied men at work
out in the yard, when they suddenly
discovered they were able to care for
themselves and left the institution. A
little work soon ends certain class of
people of what is supposed to be per-
manent ailment.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

About three weeks ago Mr. Phil.
Fritz, a brick-layer, formerly of this
city, fell from a building he was at
work on. In falling he struck a joist,
severely iniuring him about the face
and stomach He arrived in this city
on Saturday, where he will spend a
short time recuperating before return
ing to work. He is staying at present
with his brother, Fred Fritz, on North
Laurel street.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

A short time since, a young couple
from Camden were visiting a friend in
this city In the evening they walked
down Commerce street and were ac-
costed by PIoNBE;a newsboy: Pro
NEER, mister?n Wm. G. turned to
Miss B., What did he say?n Miss B.
answered. Fine ear; he means you
have fine ear for music
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

BARLEY Campbell's great play of
Divorce" will be the attraction at
the Opera House tonight. We can
only say to all lovers of fine acting, go.
Miss Rhoades' acting shows the high
est cultivation, and displays an intelli-
gence that places her far above the
average.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

William H. Mayhem, of Cedarville,
IS now possessor of the property cor
ner of Cedar and Bank streets formerly
owned by Jacob Daley. Mr.. Mayhem
Exchanged with Mr.. Daley, farm for
the property. The farm is a portion
Of the property owned by the River
side Land Company.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

On February 2Sth the Sons of Veterans
have decided to hold their annual
entertainment. Addresses will be de-
livered by persons from distance.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

There is girl in this city who can
whistle any tune she ever heard. Boys
have to look to their laurels when she
is about.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

Evangelist Moody will soon COM
mence an engagement in one of the
churches in Camden.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

A certain groceryman in this town
went down cellar the other day to
draw a quart of molasses for a lady
customer. The lady had brought a
jar to carry it in and in this it was put.
Coming up stairs the groceryman
slipped and broke the jar spilling the
contents. The lady went home after
another jar and the man filled it up
and the lady took it home. Upon ex-
amining her book she found the man
had charged her for taco quarts of mo
lasses. This the lady thinks is too
much. Besides loosing her jar she
must pay for the molasses she never
got.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

Mr.. Assemblyman Hawkins of the
Second District, this county, may i'm
agine that he is doing smart thing in
refusing to vote for General Sewell,
the regular nominee of the Republican
party for United States Senator, but
he is wide of the mark When a ma
jority of the representatives of the
party have named the candidate, it is
the duty of Senators and Assembly
men to support the nominee, other
wise there can be no unity of action,
or hope of success. 1t is Mr.. Hawkins
duty to vote in the Joint Meeting for
the candidate of the party. If he does
not mean to do that, he should tender
his resignation, and let his Republican
constituents send better and more
loyal representative.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1887-02-24

On motion of Mr.. Miner, it was Or
dered that the Secretary furnish the
Board with a complete list of text
books used in the schools of this city.
On motion of Mr.. Kienzle it was Or
dered that there be but one session on
Washington's birthday.
Bill of John III. Simpllins ordered
paid.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-26
2 80 FOR IS cENrs.-A great offer made

$3.50 FOR 35 CENTs.-A great offer made
by the Mellin's Food People, of Boston,
Mass, In order to advertise - Mellin s
Food, {" the following offer is made to
readers of this advertisement On re-
ceipt of Thirty-five Cents, Doliber, Good
ale & Co., proprietors of "Mellin g
Food will mail to any address two
beautiful lithoed water-color engravings
and copy of " Sunshine for Little Clla-
dren," a magazine crowded with charm
ing pictures and exquisite stories for the
little ones. These engravings are by Ida
Waugh, the greatest of American child
artists, and Bouguereau, of Paris, whose
radiant child faces are known in every
quarter of the globe. One, an exquisite
picture of rare excellence, represents a
lovely infant. with face as beaming as
the morning the other is young miss
in school, book in hand, puzzled over a
difficult lesson. They are now selling
in New York city at one dollar and
twenty five cents apiece. They are pro-
nounced by artists to be works of I'M
usual merit. They offer both, with the
beautiful = Sunshine" for the nominal
price of thirty-five cents. The offer is
absolutely limited to 100000 pairs of pic.
lures. When these are gone the supply
will be exhausted for the season. AS a
mothers gift to her girl or boy, nothing
could be more appropriate or acceptable.
Mellin's Food lis advertised only on
the inside of the Sunshine " covers
All orders should be addressed to Doll
Der, Goodale & Co., Proprietors of Mel
Inns Food" 40, Al, 40 and 43 Central
Wharf. Boston, Mass.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-26
GARDENING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.

The Chinese are very industri
GUS people, and nothing is allowed
to go to waste that can possibly be
utilized. AS the Empire of China is
the largest on the globe, and con.
tains nearly half of the entire nam
Der of the human race, the necessity
of economy is very apparent. They
not only cultivate the land but all of
the lakes, ponds and marshes are
gardens in which aquatic plants,
suitable for food, are largely raised.
Among these the water chestnut
is pre- eminent, and is said to be of
a very palatabIe and wholesale ma
ture. In a narrative of Lord Macart'
ney's Embassy to China, it is rela-
ted that his lordship's attendants in
passing through part OF that En-
pire, saw man cultivating the side
of precipice, and, on examination,
they found he had a rope fastened
around his waist, which was secured
at the top of the mountain, and by
which he let himself down to any
part of the precipice where few
yards of available ground gave him
announcements to nlant his vega
tables and his corn. The whole OF
the cultivated spots, which we're at
some distance from each other, APP
peared to be not more than bali an
acre and near the bottom OF the pre-
cipice on hillock he had a little hut
where he supported wife and sew
eral children in this hazardous man
ner.-American Agricultural for
ADTil.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-26
HOW TO MAKE YOURSELF AGREE
ABLE.

Very rarely, if ever, young per.
sons acquire the ability to converse
with ease and huency. This implies,
first of all, good ideas, clearly and
sensibly expressed. Anempty mind
never made good talker; remem.
Der, you cannot draw water out of
an empty WE'LL" Next in Importance
is selfpossession. "Self-possession
is nine points in the law "-of good
breeding.
A good voice is as essential to
self.possession as good ideas are es.
sential to fluent language. The
voice, from infancy, should be care
fully trained and developed; a full,
clear, flexible voice is one of the
surest indications of good breeding;
it falls like music on the ear, and
while it pleases the listener, it adds
to the confidence of its possessor. be
he ever so timid. One may be witty
without being popular voluble
without being agreeable; great
talker and yet great bore. 1t is
wise, then, to note carefully the fol-
lowing suggestions:
BE sincere; he who habitually
sneers at everything, will not only
render himself disagreeable to
others, but will soon cease to find
pleasure in life.
Be frank; frank, open eounte.
nance, and clear, CHEEKY laugh,
are worth far more, even socially,
than pedantry in stiff cravat."
Be amiable; yon may hide win.
dictive nature under polite exter
ior for a time, as cat masks its
sharp claws In velvet fur, but the
least provocation brings out one as
| quickly as the OGnef; llFnatured
persons are always disliked.
Be sensible; society never lacks
for fools. Ii you want elbow.roon,
ego up higher"
Be cheerful; if you have no great
trouble on your mind, you have no
right to render other people miser.
able by your long face and dolorous
tones. If you do You will be gener.
ally avoided.
But above all, be cordial; true
cordiality unites all the qualities we
have enumerated.-American Agti.
culturist for April.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-26

DR.. T. n. Mclaughlin, physician
in.chief at the Philadelphia Hospital
has created a sensation in medical
circles by the good effects derived
from the injection of carbonic acid
gas into tae intestines of patients
affected with consumption and phth-
isis. The gas reaching the affected
parts, apparently arrests decomposi.
tion by effecting rapid oxidization
of the diseased surfaces. The dis
covery will probably lead to COM
plete change in the treatment of
pulmonary troubles.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-26

The general provisions OF Magma
Charta may be thus summarized; IL
confirmed the liberties OF the Church
and redressed some grievances incl
dental to feudal tenures. 1t pro
hibited unlawful amercements, DIS
tresses or punishments and restrain
ed the royal prerogatiye Of puryey'
ance and presumption. In regulated
forfeiture of lands and prevented
the grant of exclusive fisheries or Oh
new bridges injurious to a neighbor'
hood. 1t established the right OIL
the owner Of personal property 70
dispose of it by will and put the law
of dover on the footing it has held
ever since. 1t protected merchants,
required uniformity Of weights ana
measures and forbade alienation oil
lands in mortmain. 1t gnardea
against delays and denials OF JUSTICE
and brought the trial OF issues wi1iilh
reach of all the freemen by means
of assizes and circuits and asserleu
and confirmed these local Liberties
of cities, boroughs and towns, from
which political freedom Afterwards
spread through the land. 1t pro
tected every freeman from loss Of
life, liberty or property, except oy
the judgment of his peers or the law
of the land, and by it the klng
promised that "we viii sell to 20
man. we win not deny or delay 70
any man, right or Justice"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-26

IT WILL PAY EVERY intelligentmother
in the land to read this generous endorse
ment from the wife of the late Matthew
Simpson, D. D., LII. D., bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. j..
Henry Smythe. d. D., Editor Sunshine
for Little Children" My dear Friend -
/ rejoice to know that SO many mothers
and children are being taught the in
estimable value of Mellin's Food, and |
trust that your efforts may result in plac.
ing it permanently in every household
in the land. Truly yours,
ELLEN H. SIMPSON.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-03-26
THE ORIGIN OF CINDERELLA.

There is no fairy tale that is bet.
ter known or more loved by young
readers than the story Of the poor
little cinder wench, who was so ill
treated by her cruel sisters, had
such a delightful god-mother, with
magic wand, and was so lucky as to
lose her pretty glass slipper only to
gain prince, and become q princess
thereby.
Looking over an old book, we
came upon an anecdote that is said
to have been the origin of this
tavorite tale. Cinderella's real
name, it seems, was Rhodope, and
she was a beautiful Egyptian maid
en-, who lived $40 years before the
birth OF Christ, and during the reign
of Psammeticus, one OF the twelve
kings of Egypt. One day Rhodope
ventnred to go in bathing in clear
stream near her home and mean
while lett her shoes, which must
have been unusually small, lying on
the bank. An eagle, passing above,
CHANGED to catch sight Of the little
sandals, and mistaking them for
toothsome tid-bit, pounced down
and carried off one in his beak.
The bird then unwittingly played
the part of fairy god-mother, for,
flying directly over Memphis, where
King Psammeticus was dispensing
justice, it let the shoe fall right into
the kings lap. Its size, beauty, and
daintinessi Immediately attracted
the royal eye, and the king, deter
mined upon knowing the wearer of
so cunning shoe, sent throughout
all his kingdom in search of the foot
that would fit it. AS IN the story of
Cinderella, the messengers finally
discovered Rhodope, fitted on the
shoe, and carried her in triumph to
Memphis, where she became the
queen of King Psammeticus, and the
foundation of the fairy tale that was
to delight boys and girls twenty-four
hundred years later. --American
Agriculturist for April.